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New Delhi: The fifth match of the 2026 Indian Premier League is set to be played today,sparking visible excitement among both players and fans. In this contest,the Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants will face off against one another. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Rishabh Pant will captain Lucknow,while the command of the Delhi Capitals will rest in the hands of Axar Patel. This marks the first time this season t ...Read More >
Krunal Pandya believes the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp feels far more settled this season, with players operating with greater clarity around their roles, a shift he attributes to the stability and belief gained after the franchise's maiden Indian Premier League title triumph in 2025. Speaking on the RCB Podcast, Pandya credited captain Rajat Patidar for fostering a composed and structured environment while reiterating that a return to India colours remains his foremost personal goal. RCB ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational start to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already turned heads, with former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar predicting a blockbuster season for the teenage sensation after Rajasthan Royals' dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Dropped for nought, Sooryavanshi raced to a 15-ball fifty - the third fastest in IPL history - with four fours and five sixes, powering RR to 74 without loss in the Powerpla ...Read More >
New Delhi: The fourth match of the 2026 Indian Premier League season will be played today. In this contest, the Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans will face off, a matchup that has generated significant excitement among both players and fans. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. This marks the first match of the season for both teams, and every player is expected to give their absolute all to ensure a strong start t ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Monday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here. After winning the toss, RR Captain Riyan Parag said that the wet conditions from recent rain are the reason he has opted to bowl first. He expressed excitement about captaining the team and praised the strong support, emphasising that the ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in match three of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Ground on Monday. The toss was delayed by five minutes due to slight drizzle at the venue, with the covers lifted at 6:42pm. This is the first time RR and CSK meet in the IPL since Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja swapped teams, while Riyan Parag starts his run as the former's full-time captain. After winning the toss, l ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Monday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here. After winning the toss, RR Captain Riyan Parag said that the wet conditions from recent rain are the reason he has opted to bowl first. He expressed excitement about captaining the team and praised the strong support, emphasising that the ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already been exciting to watch, as more than 800 runs have been scored in just two matches, with two times the 200+ totals being chased down. The batters are having a dream time as the pitches have been well-suited for batting. Today, with match No.3, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be taking on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match is scheduled to start from 7:30 PM IST at the Basarpara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Royals will play some of th ...Read More >
Injury woes continue to plague the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the team's IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Monday (March 30). The South African batter picked up a side strain during training, ruling him out of CSK's first game. Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development in the pre-match press conference the eve of the clash. It is unclear whether Brevis will be fit for CSK's second game - at home against Punjab Kings (PB ...Read More >
CSK Full Updated Squad, Players Price List, Best playing 11: The five time champions have made big changes to their strategy, including a major trade involving Sanju Samson and some bold high-value picks for uncapped players in the auction. The "Whistle Podu" fans are full of excitement as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) step into a new phase under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. After a tough 2025 season. The five time champions have made big changes to their strategy, including a major trade involving Sa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies in both teams' opening Super 8 clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.Both West Indies and Zimbabwe come into the Super 8 clash as the table-toppers of their respective groups in the tournament's group-stage. Two-time champions West Indies secured victories over Scotland, England, Nepal and Italy to progress, while ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in a Super 8 Group 1 clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Both teams made one change to their playing XIs, Zimbabwe brought in a fit-again Richard Ngarava for Hamilton Masakaza. At the same time, the West Indies included Romario Shephard and left out Roston Chase. Raza said he opted to field first because the ground is v ...Read More >
Morne Morkel backs Sanju Samson to regain form ahead of World Cup, praising his training as India leads New Zealand 3-0. Struggling Sanju Samson received a significant boost on Tuesday as the Indian men's cricket team bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence that the opener was just one good knock away from breaking out of his lean phase. Samson has managed only 16 runs in the first three T20Is, with a highest score of 10, while other top-order batsmen like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan ...Read More >
"If he does not perform in the 5 games (against SA), then a decision will have to be made," he added Shubman Gill's recent form has emerged as a big area of concern for Team India's management in the lead up to the T20 World Cup 2026. With not even two months to go till the major tournament on home soil, Gill has failed to notch up even a single half-century in his last 21 white-ball international matches. Legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed worry regarding Gill's place in Ind ...Read More >
India vs South Africa 4th T20I: India, who are presently leading South Africa 2-1 in their five-match T20I series, will try to take the unassailable 3-1 advantage when the two teams meet at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. India are expected to use the same XI which played at Dharamsala on Sunday. Axar Patel has been ruled out for the rest of the series due to illness, while there is no official update on Jasprit Bumrah's status, who Suryakumar Yadav informed had returned home due to ...Read More >
Stephen Fleming didn't sugar-coat it. Sanju Samson's arrival at Chennai Super Kings is as much about fixing today as it is about planning for tomorrow -- a tomorrow that will eventually arrive without MS Dhoni. CSK doubled down on succession planning ahead of the IPL 2026 auction by making a seismic call: trading franchise icon Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals to land Samson, one of India's premier keeper-batters. Jadeja left Chennai after 200 games in yellow; Samson arrived on November 15 o ...Read More >
The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi saw franchises invest heavily in young, uncapped talent. Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants were prominent in signing emerging players, aiming to build depth and secure future stars for the T20 arena. Several new faces earned lucrative contracts, marking their debut on the grand IPL stage. The IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi brought several fresh and exciting talents into the spotlight, offering young players a chance to step onto the grand st ...Read More >
Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I in Lucknow on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing. Shots that ...Read More >
On paper, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had one of the most formidable looking teams going into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Sadly, that did not result in on-field triumph. SRH was unable to improve upon their 2024 runners-up result and they finished considerably outside of the top four. However, a fresh year offers fresh optimism. And given their caliber, SRH appears to be well-positioned to demonstrate that 2025 was really an anomaly. However, a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December ...Read More >
Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) polished their title-winning squad with some key additions during the 2026 Auction held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. The franchise had unsurprisingly retained the majority of their squad ahead of the auction, and had a purse of INR 16.40 crore. RCB made their first signing of the day by winning a bidding war against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to acquire the services of all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings have hedged their bets on two youngsters in the IPL 2026 Auction. With the second highest purse on the auction, CSK smashed the record for the most expensive uncapped player twice, spending ₹14.20 Crore each on Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. The latter is a keeper batter, having impressed with his hitting skills in domestic cricket. Chennai Super Kings have hedged their bets on two youngsters in the IPL 2026 Auction. With the second highest purse on the auction, CSK smash ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals face a challenge in the upcoming mini-auction with a limited purse of ₹16.05 crore. They aim to address their need for a tearaway pacer and a quality Indian spinner, while also seeking middle-order reinforcement. Key targets include Ravi Bishnoi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Abhinav Manohar to bolster their squad. The management of Rajasthan Royals (RR) surprised many when they traded away a seasoned and familiar performer Sanju Samson, who had worn the pink jersey for several seaso ...Read More >
Punjab Kings enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a clear strategy, aiming to fill four crucial slots with a healthy purse. They are targeting an explosive middle-order hitter, a dependable wicketkeeper, and an additional Indian bowling option to strengthen their squad. The team seeks to make targeted, high-impact additions rather than wholesale changes. Punjab Kings head into the IPL 2026 mini-auction walking a fine line, one misstep away from another costly gamble, yet just a few smart calls ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (PTI) Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably miss ...Read More >
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have plenty of work to do at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. With the highest purse and the most slots to fill, the three-time IPL champions will undoubtedly be the busiest franchise on Tuesday, December 16. What could Kolkata's auction strategy look like? Following Andre Russell's transition into the coaching staff and several high-profile releases, the Knight Riders have virtually an entire playing XI to build. They will need to be careful, as tea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Star India batter Mohammad Kaif did not hold back while criticising Shubman Gill, stating that the opener should be rested from T20Is. The 26-year-old, who recently made a comeback after recovering from a neck injury during the South Africa series, has struggled to make an impact in the first three matches, as he scored just 4, 0 and 28. In the third T20I at Dharamsala, Gill found it hard to accelerate after the powerplay and eventually ended with a run-a-ball 28. Gill was appointed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15: India suffered a setback ahead of the concluding phase of the T20 International series against South Africa as all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the remaining two matches due to illness, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday. Axar, who has been an integral part of India's white-ball setup with his all-round abilities, was unavailable for the third T20I in Dharamsala on Sunday, where wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was drafted into the playing ...Read More >
Sanjay Bangar predicts Jonny Bairstow will be a high-value target for DC and KKR in the IPL 2026 auction due to his dual role. MSK Prasad notes that spinner Ravi Bishnoi could be sought after by SRH and CSK for his bowling and fielding.Bangar Backs Bairstow as High-Value Target Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes England's explosive batter Jonny Bairstow could emerge as a high-value target for franchises seeking a top-order wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the Indian Pre ...Read More >
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Streaming: India aims to bounce back against South Africa in the third T20I at Dharamsala, with the series tied at 1-1. Both teams are vying for a crucial series lead, seeking momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. The high-stakes encounter promises intense competition as preparations intensify. IND vs SA 3rd T20I Live Streaming: India will look to recover from their setback in Chandigarh as they prepare to take on South Africa in the third T20I at the scenic H ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels England's hard-hitting batter Jonny Bairstow could become a prized pick for franchises looking for a top-order wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on JioStar's 'IPL Auction Most Wanted' show, Bangar underlined Bairstow's appeal as a multi-dimensional option, highlighting his ability to keep wickets and provide explosive starts at the t ...Read More >
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